LLC for Beginners

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Forming an LLC in Nevada for the first time

The Nevada filing fee is $425. For a beginner the best service is Mainstay Filing: $199 a year covers the filing, agent, EIN application and the annual report, so year 1 comes to $624.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Your Nevada checklist

  1. File the Articles of Organization. $425 to the Nevada Secretary of State.
  2. Registered agent. A commercial registered agent, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity with a physical Nevada address), or the title of an office in the company itself. Anyone acting as agent for 10 or more companies has to register as a commercial agent. You may serve as your own agent if you meet that rule; Mainstay Filing includes one in its price.
  3. EIN. Free from the IRS; included in the application Mainstay Filing prepares.
  4. Operating agreement. Write one even for a single owner. No upcharge at Mainstay Filing.
  5. Annual report. Annual list $150 plus state business license renewal $200, filed together.. Due: Last day of the LLC's anniversary month.
Best for beginners

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $425 state fee

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Total for the first three years

$1,722 with Mainstay Filing, state fees included. Others: Northwest Registered Agent $1,414; ZenBusiness $1,622; Bizee $1,423; LegalZoom $1,872 (these totals leave out any charge for filing the annual report).

Questions

What is the best LLC service for a beginner in Nevada?

Mainstay Filing. First year $624 including the $425 Nevada filing fee; $549 in year 2.

Can a beginner file an LLC in Nevada without a service?

Yes: file the Articles of Organization with the Nevada Secretary of State for $425. Required registered agent: A commercial registered agent, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity with a physical Nevada address), or the title of an office in the company itself. Anyone acting as agent for 10 or more companies has to register as a commercial agent.

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